The timeline of health and longevity of the people in the developed countries can be traced back to sanitary reforms in those countries and the resulting long life expectancy and healthy life can be attributed to the adequate supply of potable water, appropriate sanitary facilities, waste management.

During the years between passage of Law 40 in 2004 and the launch of the consolidated National Health Insurance Scheme on 1 January 2014, many steps were taken toward fulfillment of the national commitment to have a health care system for all Indonesians.